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Well, Gang, ten years ago, early in the mornin', sittin' on my back porch, the thought hit me like a ton of bricks!
It was St. Patty's Day, and we ALL just loved the beautiful ballad of "Danny Boy." I knew we would sing it somewhere that night, and think of Dad, and drip salty droplets into our GREEN beer - BUT - why hasn't anyone applied this same lilting tune to honor a FEMALE? Would it work? I think it does - what do you think?
Later, after punching it up in the Great Grey Box, I realized that by only using three syllables, with a few minor changes, ANYONE's name could be substituted! The very next day, I did a quick revision, and Tommy Lad was born, for my son's birthday in September.
Seven years later, on May 1st, 2000, "Sylvia" was created, for her 57th birthday. About a week after May 7th, our 34th Anniversary, she announced she wanted a divorce!!! Gee, I hope it wasn't my song? NAH ! Plenty of other "stuff" had happened - (see Story - "Where in The World is Giggle G.?" ).
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The following song is dedicated to my daughter,
and is sung to the tune of "Danny Boy."
ANNIE GIRL
Oh, Annie Girl, the bells, the bells are toll-in',
from church to church, and down the aisles inside,
I'll go along, and make a place, my Darlin',
and ye'll be here to help my love abide.
But I'll be back, when sun creates a rainbow,
or when a song is sung, in harmony,
yes, I'll be there in sunlight or in shadow,
Oh, Annie Girl, oh, Annie Girl, I love you so!
And if ye hear the pipes a-gently wailin',
then, I am near, altho' you cannot see,
ye'll sigh and think, how much I truly loved you,
then, smile and say "I'm fine, Dear Dad" to me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you whisper to me,
and all my prayers, answered they will be,
then you will rise, and proudly say you love me,
and I shall praise and thank the Lord my God, for thee.
Lyrics written: on Saint Patrick's Day,
March 17th, 1993,
By: Thomas K. Hyland, Jr.
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
12/10/2007 |
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Nicely done indeed, Tom. Thanks for sharing. Love and peace to you,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Rosie |
7/13/2003 |
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| Lucky Annie-she'll cherish this |
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| Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader) |
6/19/2003 |
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You do good work.
BTW, how much of that green beer did you have ? Rhetorical question. [smiles] |
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| Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw) |
6/19/2003 |
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This, Tom, is very well done!!! Excellent dedication...
In Spirit,
Bear |
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